Finance Controller (Maternity leave cover)

What we offer you

• Competitive Salary: Market-aligned base salary
• Career Opportunity: Start with a temporary contract and prove your skills—our goal is to retain top talent for long-term roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours
• International Exposure: Work in a dynamic, multinational environment with cross-functional projects

What you will be doing

In our factory plant located in Barcelona (La Roca del Vallès), we are looking for a temporary replacement for the Financial Controller position during maternity leave.

Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Regional Controller for Iberia, you will support the financial team in analyzing, recording, and controlling the company’s accounting and financial operations in accordance with Hydro Group accounting principles and Spanish accounting regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support in the Report monthly closing results and required production and financial indicators to the Group.
• Prepare specific monthly reports for management monitoring and control, as well as other management reports established by the company or the Group.
• Ensure proper configuration of sections and expense codes for the plant and maintain the level of detail required for accurate budget tracking and cost allocation to products.
• Monitor investments, proposals, and authorizations, ensuring asset registration and corresponding depreciation, and oversee completion and formal closure of executed investments.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national tax regulations and stay informed about updates.
• Periodically review operations carried out by other departments to verify correct accounting.
• Approve and control purchase requests from each section and verify proper accounting allocation.
• Calculate monthly inventory valuation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and implement self-audit activities, driving process improvements.
• Perform and control the plant’s physical inventory.

What will make you successful?

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting (internships count!).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; ERP knowledge is a plus.
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of English (First Certificate level)